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VX53 NPO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

199,471 mi
Last recorded199,471 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 NPO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 199,471 miles

Nearside Rear rear silencer exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Apr 2025 199,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlights needed polishing, polished (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear rear silencer exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2024 192,022 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2024 192,022 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlights needed polishing (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lights not working, repaired (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2023 184,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight rust l/h front suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight rust r/h rear bodyseal

Fail 9 Apr 2023 184,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlights needed polishing, polished (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight rust l/h front suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight rust r/h rear bodyseal

Pass 19 Apr 2022 178,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 171,928 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 171,780 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 165,372 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 155,066 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 145,553 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear seat lower pin/catch missing backrest secure in upright position

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion to suspension and brake components

Fail 25 Apr 2018 145,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect outer lens misted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect outer lens misted (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near wear bands (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seat lower pin/catch missing backrest secure in upright position

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight drag from rear brakes may need attention soon

surface corrosion to suspension and brake components

Pass 13 May 2016 135,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child seat base fitted nsr

osf fog lamp damaged

pin for latch missing osr seat

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 13 May 2016 135,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 60 h 14 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child seat base fitted nsr

nsr brake slight bind

osf fog lamp damaged

pin for latch missing osr seat

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 18 Jun 2015 128,544 miles

2l oil used

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre has edge wear

Pass 18 Jun 2015 128,544 miles

2l oil used

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre has edge wear

Pass 13 Jun 2014 113,879 miles

various minor chips in screen

Pass 15 Jun 2013 105,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2013 105,286 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 90,758 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,763 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/F Fog light lens damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 61,427 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 54,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,085 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,374 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,568 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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VX53 NPO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 NPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX53 NPO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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